Nobody knew what to expect in Mick Abel's debut. Not Abel, not his manager, Rob Thomson, and apparently not the hitters making up the Pittsburgh Pirates' lineup on Sunday afternoon. …
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May 18, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies
Mick Abel outduels Paul Skenes with marvelous MLB debut as Phillies sweep Pirates
The Phillies' three-game weekend set against the Pittsburgh Pirates began with a surprising pregame announcement. It ended with the same way. Speaking in the dugout before the Phillies' 8-4 victory …
Philadelphia Phillies
José Alvarado suspended 80 games after testing positive for performance enhancing substance
Phillies left-handed relief pitcher José Alvarado has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for a performance enhancing substance, MLB announced on Sunday morning: Jose Alvarado suspended 80 games. …
With NFL free agency, the NFL Draft, and the schedule release now in the rearview mirror, sportsbooks have updated their win-loss over-unders. For the gambling degenerates, I'll name a few …